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Maintenance
Caster Pivot Bearings Pre-Load Adjustment
Remove dust cap from caster and tighten nyloc nut until washers are flat and back off 1/4 of a turn to properly set the
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1.Spring disc washers
Cleaning
Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air intake and exhaust system area can cause engine, exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheat which can create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system area.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust system area.
3.Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine and exhaust system area.
Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins
Service Interval: Every 80 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt, and oil from external surfaces of engine which can cause improper cooling.
3.Make sure cooling shrouds are properly reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to overheating.
Clean Debris From Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Clean off any oil, debris, or grass
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